Charles Kingsley

All Saints' Day and Other Sermons (eBook, ePUB)

Victorian Sermons on Faith, Virtue, and Social Justice

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'All Saints' Day and Other Sermons', Charles Kingsley delves into the religious and moral themes that were prevalent during the Victorian era. Kingsley's literary style is characterized by its clear prose and impassioned rhetoric, making his sermons engaging and thought-provoking. The book consists of a collection of sermons delivered by Kingsley, which explore topics such as faith, virtue, and the importance of living a righteous life in accordance with Christian beliefs. Kingsley's use of allegory and references to nature add depth to his sermons, making them relevant and timeless. Charles Kingsley, a clergyman and social reformer, was known for his commitment to social justice and his advocacy for the working class. His experiences in the Church of England and his interest in the welfare of the poor influenced his writing, including 'All Saints' Day and Other Sermons'. Readers interested in Victorian literature, religious discourse, and moral philosophy will find 'All Saints' Day and Other Sermons' to be a thought-provoking and enlightening read.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 309
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664587428
• Artikelnr.: 58596928

Autorenporträt

Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 June 1819 to 23 January 1875. He is known for his involvement in Christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was Charles Darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley, Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon. Both his sister Charlotte Chanter (1828-1882) and brother Henry Kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist Mary Kingsley and the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St. Leger Kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of Charles Kingsley were spent in Barnack, Northamptonshire, and Clovelly, Devon, where his father served as Curate from 1826 to 1832 and Rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending King's College London and the University of Cambridge, he received his education at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School. Charles enrolled in Cambridge's Magdalene College in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.